About Nils Herlitz
Lived 1888 – 1978 (aged 89). Nils Herlitz was a Swedish politician and historian.
Nils Herlitz (7 August 1888 – 9 February 1978) was a Swedish historian, legal scholar and politician of the Conservative Party. He served as the third President of the Nordic Council in 1955. He served as a member of the upper house of the Swedish parliament from 1939 to 1955.
Herlitz was elected a corresponding fellow of the British Academy in 1971.
Awards and decorations
Honours Honorary doctorate, University of Oslo, 1961
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Nils Herlitz?
Swedish politician (1888-1978)
When was Nils Herlitz born?
Nils Herlitz was born on 7 August 1888 in Hedvig Eleonora parish.
When did Nils Herlitz die?
Nils Herlitz died on 9 February 1978 in Täby parish.
What was Nils Herlitz's occupation?
Nils Herlitz was a politician and historian.
What nationality was Nils Herlitz?
Nils Herlitz was Swedish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Nils Herlitz. https://biography.guide/nils-herlitz/
MLA: "Nils Herlitz." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/nils-herlitz/.
Chicago: "Nils Herlitz." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/nils-herlitz/.
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